Global Quality & Testing Manager

GWA Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GWA Group is a leading innovator and supplier of sustainable water solutions, seeking a Quality & Testing Manager to unite supplier quality, laboratory testing and continuous improvement. Based in Prestons, you will shape quality outcomes across Australia, New Zealand and international supply networks.

You will translate technical data into clear business recommendations, build risk controls, and lead a geographically dispersed team to protect brands and customer outcomes across traditional and

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in quality within manufacturing or consumer durables.
• Strong expertise in quality management systems and supplier quality.
• Experience managing laboratory or testing operations and accreditation.
• Ability to translate quality data into actionable business recommendations.
• Experience working with international suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead GWA's Quality Assurance and Laboratory Testing teams across locations.
• Drive supplier quality performance throughout international sourcing networks.
• Reduce defects, warranty claims and customer complaints through robust systems.
• Oversee product testing programs for development, certification and production.
• Use data and root cause analysis to identify issues and drive improvements.
• Build capability across quality, testing and risk management for connected products.
• Lead and develop a geographically dispersed team across Australia, New Zealand and China.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science

Six Sigma certification

Tools

Laboratory testing operations

Quality management systems

Calibration and accreditation requirements

Job description

GWA Group is a leading innovator and supplier of sustainable water solutions, seeking a Quality & Testing Manager to unite supplier quality, laboratory testing and continuous improvement. Based in Prestons, you will shape quality outcomes across Australia, New Zealand and international supply networks.

You will translate technical data into clear business recommendations, build risk controls, and lead a geographically dispersed team to protect brands and customer outcomes across traditional and